Episode 14: When Heartbreak Redefines Ministry (Clayton Stenson)
Telling stories of turning transition into transformation. There is Life After Ministry.
Summary
Clayton Stenson shares his journey of transitioning from ministry to a new career and finding hope and purpose in life after ministry. He discusses his background in ministry, the challenges he faced, and the support he received during a difficult time of grief and loss. Clayton also highlights the transferable skills he gained from his ministry experience and how they have helped him succeed in his current role. He encourages others who are going through similar transitions to seek support and embrace new opportunities.
Takeaways
Transitioning from ministry to a new career can be challenging but also rewarding.
Grief and loss can have a significant impact on one's life and ministry.
Transferable skills gained from ministry, such as leadership, vision casting, and building systems, can be valuable in other professions.
Finding support and community during times of transition is crucial for healing and growth.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Background
03:37 Entering Ministry
08:25 Leaving Ministry
12:11 Transitioning to a New Career
18:11 Transferable Skills from Ministry
21:30 Identity and Perspective
23:42 Encouragement and Hope
24:31 Reaching Out for Support
25:23 Conclusion
Bio
Clayton Stenson is an innovator in the business coaching space. He is a former Pastor who made the shift to the marketplace 8 years ago. An operations expert, Clayton works with faith-driven construction and trades companies with $5-15 million in revenue that have hit a ceiling. He comes alongside the visionary owner and their leadership team to help them make their vision a reality. Often these visionaries are frustrated, tired, and are feeling discouraged that their business may never be able to run without them. They usually have made some progress toward this goal, but they need some help to get over the hump. Clayton helps them either through coaching or through fractional services.
Clayton has also developed a powerful program to help visionaries and their second-in-commands find unity and leverage their opposite skill sets to develop the company that they dream of. The two of them have an incredible opportunity to work together, but because they are so different, they can have a hard time getting and staying on the same page. Clayton's Unity Rock Program is proven to get the most out of their Visionary/Second-in-Command relationship.
Connect with Clayton at:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/theunityguide/
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